参考词典中deference的常规释义:
基本释义
- n. 依从,听从,遵从
英英解释
3个名词解释
- a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
[同] deference, respect
[例]- his deference to her wishes was very flattering
- be sure to give my respects to the dean
- courteous regard for people's feelings
[同] deference, respect, respectfulness
[例]- in deference to your wishes
- out of respect for his privacy
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- a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
[同] complaisance, compliance, compliancy, deference, obligingness
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